TriKinetics Drosophila Activity Monitoring System
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The TriKinetics Drosophila Activity Monitoring System provides a platform to measure and analyze the activity of Drosophila flies. The system consists of activity monitors, a power supply interface unit, and a host computer for data collection. Each monitor independently detects and counts activity events, uploading the totals to the computer at regular intervals. Data can be stored in text files and later processed using the DAMFileScan software for analysis and plotting.
Key Features
Independent activity monitoring for each fly
Data collection and analysis software
Multiple monitor support
Environment monitoring options
Light control system
Pages: 26 TriKinetics Drosophila Activity Monitoring System User's Guide
Brand: TriKinetics Category: Networking Size: 3 MB
Languages: English
Open manualFrequently Answers and Questions
What is the role of the DAMFileScan software?
This program is used to scan DAMSystem3 Monitor data files and produce validated output files at any desired bin length.
How are monitors addressed in the DAMSystem network?
Each monitor has a unique numeric address (1 to 120) for individual access by the host computer.
What kind of computer can be used as a host computer?
The host computer can be either a Macintosh or a Windows PC.
What is the purpose of the ambient light sensor in the DAM2 monitor?
The ambient light sensor detects light levels and reports its status with the count data at each collection bin, helping to identify door openings or other light-on transients.
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How to connect the cables for the Drosophila Activity Monitoring System?
To connect the cables for the Drosophila Activity Monitoring System:
- Computer to PSIU USB Cable: Use a type 'A-B male' USB cable to connect the host computer to the PSIU (Power Supply Interface Unit).
- Computer to Power Supply Unit (Blue Box) Serial Cable: If using an older Power Supply Unit (Blue Box), it connects to the computer via an RS-232 standard DB-25 female connector. The specific cable depends on your computer's serial port (Macintosh or Windows PC). If using a USB/Serial adapter, connect it to the Power Supply Unit using the appropriate cable (usually a PC 'modem' cable).
- Power Supply Unit to Monitor Cable: Use conventional 4-wire modular telephone cables with RJ-11 connectors to connect the activity monitors to the Power Supply Unit. Splitters can be used to connect multiple monitors to a single jack.
- Light Controller to Lights Cable: The Light Controller uses standard US 117VAC type (NEMA5-15R) outlets to switch the AC power to the lights. Connect the lights to be controlled to these outlets using appropriate line cords. NOTE: Electrical connections to the incubator lights must be made by trained electricians only.
How to download or manage data collected by the TriKinetics Drosophila Activity Monitoring System?
The TriKinetics Drosophila Activity Monitoring System saves collected data directly to your host computer, specifically in a folder named DAMSystem3Data. To 'download' or manage this data at the conclusion of an experiment, you should move the individual monitor text files containing the captured data out of the DAMSystem3Data folder. Once these files are moved, the DAMSystem3 program will automatically create new files as needed for subsequent data collection. The moved files can then be transferred to another computer for archival storage, scanning with DAMFileScan, and further analysis or plotting.
What actions can be taken if there isn't a specified DAMSystem3 version for Windows 11?
Given that the available software listed in the viewed manual is for older operating systems (Windows 98-XP and Macintosh OSX), and there's no specific mention of Windows 11 compatibility, try running the Windows XP version in compatibility mode on Windows 11. Be aware that compatibility mode is not guaranteed to provide full functionality and may cause unexpected behavior. To do this, right-click the installer or executable file, select "Properties," go to the "Compatibility" tab, and choose "Windows XP" from the compatibility mode dropdown.
What types of connections are used by the Drosophila Activity Monitoring System?
The Drosophila Activity Monitoring System uses several types of connections, including USB for connecting the Power Supply Interface Unit (PSIU) to the computer, serial connections for legacy systems, RJ-11 connectors with 4-conductor flat telephone cables for connecting the activity monitors to the PSIU, and phone cables for connecting the Light Controller to the DAMSystem network.
Does the device require calibration?
The CO2 sensor performs automatic baseline calibration periodically. For VOCs, manual calibration might be recommended occasionally if readings appear inaccurate, following instructions in the user manual.
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